8 Bag Trends You Should Try This Spring
Cross-body cell phone cases, heavy-duty hardware, and half-moon shapes top the list.
Cross-body cell phone cases, heavy-duty hardware, and half-moon shapes are just a few of the styles worth shopping this season.
Heavy Metal
From oversize studs to silver grommets, heavy-duty hardware embellished the bags at Prada, Tod's, Louis Vuitton, and more.
1. Proenza Schouler Extra Small Courier, $1,460; proenzaschouler.com
2. Zara Mini Leather Tote With Studs, $70; zara.com
3. Tod's Micro Flower Bag, $2,095; tods.com
4. Kenzo Bike Studded Bag, $800; kenzo.com
5. Alaia Rivet Mini Shoulder Bag, $2,020; net-a-porter.com
Shape Shifter
Quirky bags have become a mainstay on the runways, but this season bore its own fruit...literally. Valentino's Hawaiian collection made way for a pineapple clutch, while Rosie Assoulin looked to the Mediterranean with an amphora-inspired crocheted bag.
1. Kate Spade Rose-Colored Glasses Wicker Dalmation, $448; katespade.com
2. Valentino Hawaiian Couture Minaudiere, $3,445; valentino.com
3. Skinnydip Flamingo Cross Body Bag, $58; asos.com
To the Market
The Row, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga upgraded the market tote with woven suede materials and leather fringe details. Ideal for a day at the farmers market, these tote bags are wide enough to carry everything from organic rhubarb to local honey.
1. Loewe Basketweave Large Tote, $3,590; barneys.com
2. Saint Laurent Panier Large Fringed Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote, $1,190; net-a-porter.com
Hello, Half-Moon
As we've said, the half-moon shape is the next It bag, similar to last season's saddle bag. Victoria Beckham, A.P.C, and Michael Kors Collection all experimented with the minimal design in low-key neutrals.
1. ASOS Half Circle Clutch Bag, $26; asos.com
2. Minor History Half Moon, $265; minorhistory.com
Cross-Body Cases
Chloé, Burberry, and Rebecca Minkoff want you to be hands free this season with a cell phone cross-body bag. Who needs more than your iPhone, credit card, and lip balm anyway?
1. Rebecca Minkoff Isobel Phone Crossbody, $145; rebeccaminkoff.com
More Is More
"Too much of a good thing" is an irrelevant adage this season. Just look to Gucci, Anya Hindmarch, and Marc Jacobs, who over-embellished their bags with animalistic embroidery and erratically placed brooches.
1. Anya Hindmarch All Over Stickers Cross-Body, $1,295; anyahindmarch.com
2. Marc Jacobs Snake Embellished Wingman Shopping Bag, $900; marcjacobs.com
3. Topshop Denim Badge Backpack, $75; topshop.com
4. Gucci GG Floral Print Top Handle, $2,650; gucci.com
5. Miu Miu Shoulder Bag, $3,315; miumiu.com
The New Bucket Bag
Elevated from last season, this year the must-have bag transforms into an elegant drawstring as seen at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Stella McCartney, and Loewe.
1. 3.1 Soleil Small Bucket Drawstring, $950; 31philliplim.com
Micro Mini
We've seen the micro trend before, but these bags keep shrinking to the point that we're not quite sure they can even hold a cell phone. Doesn't matter, though. They're so cute.
1. Nasty Gal Wear and Square Mini Crossbody Bag, $27; nastygal.com
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